Category Archives: Projects

Auntie’s Eve & My Favorite Aunt

Posted on 2012/04/26 by HipHarp

At my show last weekend, I blurted out – to my surprise – that the night before Mother’s Day is “Auntie’s Eve” and therefore everyone should bring their aunt to my show that night, Sat. May 12, in Franklin, MA … Continue reading →

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Rehearsing Performance

Posted on 2012/04/19 by HipHarp

I’m preparing for an interview with radio host Jacky Ankeles tomorrow morning to talk about my upcoming show at the Shalin Liu in Rockport, MA this Saturday, April 21st.  Jacky sent a few questions for me to think about, I  … Continue reading →

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Beginning in the Middle of Blues on Harp

Posted on 2011/12/09 by metropol

So last Sunday… … after a ridiculously early Sunday morning flight, jazz harpist Susan Ottzen picked me up at the Atlanta airport and brought me to the Atlanta Harp Center, where I immediately took a nap on the floor of … Continue reading →

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Maquettes – “Invention & Alchemy” in Miniature

Posted on 2011/11/29 by HipHarp

It was a composer’s Cinderella story:  a CD/DVD project with symphony orchestra and all my original music.  7 cameras, a director, designers, producer, Union negotiations, makeup artists … and did I mention the full symphony orchestra? The video would go … Continue reading →

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“Pluck U” Pilot Project Launches!

Posted on 2011/11/02 by HipHarp

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Nov. 6, 2011 Event) Electric Harp Pioneer Trains a new Generation of Rockin’ Harpists – whether you play harp or not! “I think of it like a cross between test-driving a new Ferrari and bungee-jumping …” (Deborah … Continue reading →

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Why the HARP?

Posted on 2011/09/22 by HipHarp

I got a set of questions from Betsy Chapman, who hosts “The Morning Show” on WPAZ, a tiny station (“with a big heart!”) in Pennsylvania. WPAZ is co-sponsoring my “Fireworks for the Creative Spirit” next week, so Betsy interviewed me … Continue reading →

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The Birth of Baroque Flamenco

Posted on 2011/09/21 by HipHarp

ON SEPT. 30, 2011 – Denver, CO:  I’m presenting a hands-on workshop for harpists on “Baroque Flamenco” on Friday, Sept. 30 at Kolacny Music in Denver, CO. Baroque Flamenco is one of my most famous and fiery pieces. But it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Street-Harp Launch & Hendrix with the URO

Posted on 2011/06/02 by HipHarp

In the next 7 days I’m doing two very cool things in the Boston Area and  I hope you can be there! Here’s what’s happening: Ultra-Sonic Rock orchestra cameo appearance this weekend (including a FREE open rehearsal tonight!) and the … Continue reading →

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CONTEST: Tix for Mother’s Day Eve Show!

Posted on 2011/05/02 by HipHarp

HEY BOSTON FANS!!!! We have a handful of tickets to my show THIS Saturday, May 7 – 8pm at The Regent in Arlington. If you can definitely attend, please email your name and phone number to us at info@hipharp.com and … Continue reading →

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Capturing the Wild Muse

Posted on 2011/05/02 by HipHarp

Using the clock to force ideas out of hiding A blog about artistic process – creating “Electra’s Lyre” for May 7 Mother’s Day Eve performance at Regent Theatre (Boston-Area). Earlier this week at the “Rethink Music” conference in Boston, Amanda … Continue reading →

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